Argolis One Day Trip from Athens

Argolis One Day Trip from Athens

Short stop at the strategically important Corinth Canal

Day guided tour to the ancient cities of Epidaurus & Mycenae

Short stop at the sea port of Nauplion & marvel at the islet of Bourtzi

Visit the Unesco listed ancient theatre of Epidaurus

Explore ancient Mycenae and view highlights such as Royal tombs & Lion's gate

Itinerary
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Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece

Depart from Athens via the coastal National highway for the strategically important Corinth canal (short stop). n.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological site of Mycenae, Mykines 212 00, Greece

After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece

After the Corinth Canal, you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. Visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece

Time will then be taken for a traditional Greek optional lunch at a nearby restaurant. Afterward, stop in the beautiful sea port of Nauplia the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of PALAMIDI and the fortified islet of BOURTZI (short stop).

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece

Continue on to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. Your day trip ends back to Athens late in the afternoon.

Duration: 1 hour